Saturday, August 15
Ajay Devgn's 'Raid 2' continues its box office journey, accumulating Rs 156.85 crore in 22 days across languages. Despite a dip after week one, the film's resilience, especially during weekends, keeps it afloat. Sacnilk estimates Day 22 earnings at Rs 1.75 crore, with Hindi occupancy at 11.80%. ETimes rated the movie 3/5, praising Devgn's intense portrayal and comic timing. The film is expected to touch Rs 160 crore soon.
Bollywood actress Mumtaz had a breakthrough in her career with the 1967 film 'Ram Aur Shyam', where she starred opposite Dilip Kumar. After rising to fame, many of her contemporaries expressed a desire to share screen space with her, even though they had reportedly rejected her in the past. Mumtaz was seen getting emotional during a recent interview when she remembered Shammi’s final days.
Ayan Mukerji shared unseen photos with Hrithik Roshan and Jr NTR from 'War 2'. Zahaan Khan, Zeenat Aman's son, discussed growing up with her fame. Salman Khan's post sparked collaboration rumors with Sooraj Pancholi, later revealed as support for Pancholi's film. Kabir Bedi opened up about his son's suicide and the emotional aftermath.
Kenishaa Francis, who is reportedly in a relationship with actor Jayam Ravi, has publicly addressed the online abuse and death threats she's been receiving amidst Ravi's divorce proceedings. She shared disturbing screenshots of hateful messages and firmly denied accusations of being responsible for the separation. Kenishaa challenged her detractors to present evidence in court and expressed hope that the truth will eventually come to light.
Salman Khan ignited social media with a cryptic post hinting at a collaboration with Sooraj Pancholi, featuring throwback images and a song from Pancholi's debut film. This has sparked speculation about a potential comeback project for Pancholi, who has faced personal and professional challenges in recent years. Pancholi has expressed gratitude towards Khan for his unwavering support during difficult times.
Vijay Sethupathi's 'Ace' has premiered in theaters, earning positive early reviews for its blend of action, comedy, and romance set in Malaysia. Viewers are praising Sethupathi's performance and chemistry with Yogi Babu, noting the film's humor and family-friendly appeal. While the plot is predictable, the engaging screenplay, climax, and Rukmini Vasanth's debut are highlighted as strengths, making it a fun weekend watch.
Bollywood stars are changing fitness norms. Salman Khan faced trolling but responded with gym photos. Actors like Shah Rukh Khan and Madhuri Dixit show dedication. Suniel Shetty says age is just a number. Amitabh Bachchan maintains health through diet and yoga. These stars inspire fitness at any age. They prove commitment leads to vitality. Their routines promote healthy aging.
A Bollywood clash erupted in 2001 on the set of 'Ajnabee' between Bipasha Basu and Kareena Kapoor. Allegedly, the feud started over a stylist, leading to heated arguments. Reports suggest Kapoor called Basu "Kaali Billi," a comment Kapoor humorously addressed later. Basu dismissed the incident as childish and overblown, while both actresses went on to achieve significant Bollywood success.
Tom Cruise's 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' has earned over Rs 50 crore in India within six days. Despite a slight mid-week dip, it's expected to perform well, boosted by positive reviews and minimal competition. Globally, projections estimate a record-breaking opening weekend of $200-$220 million.
Rapper Kid Cudi testified that Sean "Diddy" Combs broke into his home and he suspected Combs of firebombing his car after Cudi dated Cassie. Cudi recounted Combs' assistant informing him of Combs' presence at his house and a subsequent meeting where Combs denied involvement in the car fire. The trial also included testimony about Combs' alleged abuse of Cassie.
